US Navy
Naval Historical Center: The Potsdam Conference, July August 1945
This is a brief summary with pictures of the Potsdam Conference.
PBS
Commanding Heights
This timeline of East Germany from 1945 to 1990 chronicles key events from communist domination to political and economic freedom with the end of the Cold War and the dismantling of the Berlin Wall.
Other
Nfa: A Fight to the Finish; u.s. And Japan
These scripts (the first of two drafts) describe the events in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Curated OER
Fc138
The events leading up to the Cold War are profiled. Text plus a graphic flow chart format make the topic visually appealing and of interest to both students and educators.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Richard Nixon
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Richard Nixon and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: The Yalta Conference
In February 1945, FDR met with Winston Churchill and Josef Stalin in Yalta to discuss post WW2 plans. This article provides detailed facts and a summary of this historic event.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Lyndon B Johnson
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Lyndon Johnson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: John F. Kennedy
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of John F. Kennedy and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Gerald Ford
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Gerald Ford and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Jimmy Carter
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Jimmy Carter and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Ronald Reagan
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Ronald Reagan and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
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Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
Curated OER
Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
Curated OER
Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
Curated OER
Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
Curated OER
Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
Curated OER
Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
Curated OER
Bbc News: Remembering the Prague Spring
A look back at the Prague Spring of 1968. Examines the reforms prompting the Russian invasion. Article is brief but engaging. Includes great details of this very important historical event.
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[ Image: Helping the Wounded During the '68 Invasion]
A look back at the Prague Spring of 1968. Examines the reforms prompting the Russian invasion. Article is brief but engaging. Includes great details of this very important historical event.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Russia History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Russia including early civilizations, the empire, Tsars, the Russian Revolution, communism, Soviet Union, cold war, and current events.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Nasa Timeline
This interesting NASA timeline provides the dates and facts about the important events and people involved in space exploration in the United States.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Black Power
Detailed discussion of the people and events of the Black Power movement.
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Siteseen: American Historama: Civil Rights Movement
Article details important people, places, and events in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1950s and 1960s.